July 26, 2025
Annemarie Jacir, an acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker, has made a film "Palestine 36", an historical drama set against the backdrop of the 1930s Palestinian revolt against Britain's colonial rule. It is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. The film stars Jeremy Irons, Liam Cunningham, Dhafer L'Abidine alongside Palestinian actors Hiam Abbass, Yasmine Al Massri et al. This film covers the same period as in my book but from a different perspective - that of Yusuf, a Palestinian, who's torn between his rural home and the rising unrest in Jerusalem against colonial rule. I am greatly looking forward to seeing this film (https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2025/07/22palestine-36-annemarie-jacir-toronto-film-festival/)